Matthew age 7

Burkitt's lymphoma & leukemia survivor

Burlington Coat Factory continues to set the standard for the Light The Night National Partner program. Burlington has partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) as our #1 Light The Night National Partner since 2003. Since our partnership began, Burlington has raised more than $16 million for the LLS mission: Find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.

In 2012 alone, Burlington raised close to $3.5 million for the effort. In addition, close to 1,000 of Burlington associates participated in Light The Night Walks across the country.

In addition to their significant financial impact on our mission, Burlington has also provided an invaluable level of awareness of our patient services and research efforts.

Burlington is a shining example of corporate engagement, from their dedicated executive leadership and store associates to their amazingly generous customers. The results speak for themselves: Burlington is our most successful National Partner, achieving fantastic milestones each and every year.

Burlington is an off-price national retail chain offering brand-name merchandise for the entire family at up to 65 percent off department store prices every day. Departments include ladies' dresses, sportswear, accessories, juniors, menswear, family footwear, home decor and gifts, children's clothing and furniture and accessories for baby at Baby Depot, along with the largest selection of coats in the nation. Founded in 1972, Burlington has expanded from a single store selling coats to a multi-department retail chain with more than 500 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.